Puerto de la cruz tenerife spain. Puerto de la Cruz - the other side of Tenerife

Today we will talk about what attracts tourists so much, and because of what we love vacation so much - this, of course, is the beach and the sea. It is difficult to imagine your vacation without these two components of relaxation. And the beaches of Tenerife are famous for their diversity, and the most unsurpassed feature is the ocean.

Our acquaintance with Puerto de la Cruz we will start from the beaches of the city. Going on a tour of the beaches was the first thing we did, dropping our bags into our hotel room. We have tested all the places where tourists swim, as well as the local population in Puerto de la Cruz, and we will share this with you with great pleasure.

It is hard to find a person who could not fall in love with the sea, but once you have been on the ocean, you begin to love it for real, feeling the greatness and superiority of the water element over a person.

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Tenerife washes the most unpredictable Atlantic Ocean . His mood can change many times a day. But most often it seethes and rages, it can be quite cool, but in any of its guises it never ceases to attract tourists.

Looking at its raging waves, one simply cannot remain indifferent.

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The north of Tenerife symbolizes a huge number of beaches with outlandish black volcanic sand and warm gentle waves.

Volcanic sand is also known for its healing and healing properties.

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So let's go straight to the beaches of Puerto de la Cruz. There were 3 in the city.

1. Playa Martianez beach.
2. Beach Playa de San Telmo.
3. Beach Playa Jardin.

You can also add a piece beach-pool here. Lago Martianez.

Since we settled in one of the hotels right on the promenade in Puerto de la Cruz, the nearest beach to us was Playa Martianez.

Playa Martianez beach.

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It is forbidden to drive cars on the promenade and you can only get to the beach on foot, it took us exactly three minutes of our time.

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It is not equipped, and a very small beach. Here you will not find toilets and showers, sun loungers and rescue workers. The waves are bigger and more powerful, so to swim here, you need to swim very well, because the ocean does not forgive mistakes.

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Those who wish to spend their time on this beach will have to stock up on special rubber shoes. The rocks here are quite sharp and the ocean is restless, so the first steps will not be easy.

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I don’t know why, but we really liked this beach, and we were happy to run away from the waves and run back into the ocean when the wave left.

Playa Martianez is a great place for sunbathing, there are very few people here and you can feel calm here. To be honest, this beach is not very popular with a wide range of people.

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At low tide, local boys collect various snails here and sell them directly to the restaurants on the boardwalk.

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Here we met little surfers with a teacher who were tolerably holding on to the boards trying to conquer the waves of the ocean.

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Playa de San Telmo beach.

San Telmo Beach is located almost in the center of Puerto de la Cruz. The beach is 350 meters long and approximately 30 meters wide. San Telmo is surrounded on both sides by black rocks, which add comfort and security to it.

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San Telmo beach is free, there is a toilet, showers, many small restaurants near the beach and there are practically no waves.

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San Telmo was not touched by a human hand, which betrays him a certain identity. Swimming here mostly locals who try to drop by the beach for at least an hour on hot summer days. Due to its pristine nature, the beach attracts lovers of primitive nature.

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The coast is covered with black sand typical of volcanic islands, in some places there are also pebbles.

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Due to the ebb and flow, the beach periodically descends to the ocean, and near the shore it becomes completely rocky.

On the beach there is a small stone dam with a fountain, this favorite place for sunbathing at vacationers.

The water here is clear, greenish-turquoise in color, but quiet, you can hardly call it.

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In winter, the wave height reaches two meters and can surprise even a trained swimmer.

Therefore, lovers of sunbathing gather here.

Playa Jardin beach.

Playa Jardin is considered the best tourist beach in Puerto de la Cruz. It was designed in 1993 according to the plan of the famous architect Cesar Manrique.

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The man-made Playa Jardin is located on the opposite side of Puerto de la Cruz and it’s a bit far to get there on foot, but you can use public transport.

Not far from the beach with volcanic sand, there is a picturesque garden with outlandish trees.

This beach can be conditionally divided into three parts, here the black sand has a delicate silky texture.

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The beach is essentially free, you only need to pay for sun loungers and umbrellas, unless of course you need them.

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Sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented for 5.50 euros for the whole day.

On the beach you can go to the shower to buy cold drinks in the cafe.

Two hundred meters from the beach, we found a huge supermarket where you can buy beer with delicious shrimp. A liter bottle of San Migel was 99 cents and a kilogram of shrimp was 6 euros.

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Most of the beaches in Tenerife are created or improved by man, an example of this is, beach in Puerto de la Cruz, called Lago de Martinez.

Lago Martianez) - consists of artificial reservoirs with ocean water.

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Lago Martianez erected in 1977 by the architect Cesar Manrique, who concurrently also acts as the creator of the Jardin beach and a number of other noteworthy objects that have become the unique heritage of Tenerife.

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It is close to the city beach Playa Martianez.

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Entrance to the pool is paid: 5 euros, the rental of an umbrella and a sun lounger is paid separately.

Most of the complex is occupied by an artificial lake with an area of 15 thousand square meters, which impresses with its huge size. m with islands of volcanic lava on which several types of cacti grow.

When I was little, and the 90s were in the yard, many had a dream of a cherry nine, a raspberry jacket and a trip to the Canary Islands. In our own industrial city planes flew only to Moscow, and they were broken carcasses. And it was not clear to me how it is possible to fly to a distant tropical island, to see the ocean, palm trees, because it was so unreal.

But dreams need to be realized, and today we will go to one of the Canary Islands - the island of Tenerife and visit the tourist town Puerto de la Cruz.

is an archipelago of seven islands of volcanic origin, which are located in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 km from the northwestern coast of Africa (Morocco and Western Sahara). The islands belong to Spain, so you need a Schengen visa to visit the island. By the way, most people from Russia go to rest on the island Tenerife. Imagine my surprise when I saw flights to almost all 7 islands at the German airport.

When we were choosing which part of the island to go to, we stopped at the town Puerto de la Cruz, because there is more greenery than in the south, the weather and climate are also milder, there are fewer noisy tourists, and there are more places for festivities than in other towns.

On the map we see that the resort Puerto de la Cruz is located in the north of the island of Tenerife, the capital of the Canary Islands is in the east - this is Santa Cruz, and most Russians go to rest in the southwest of the island on Playa de las Americas or Costa Adeje. There are two airports on the island, one near the capital, Tenerife North, and the other in the south, and most flights to Tenerife arrive at this airport.

After arrival, we arrived at the All Inclusive hotel called Hotel Blue Sea Interpalace. We had such a beautiful view from the window, and I immediately fell in love with this city and the island. Besides, I saw the ocean for the first time!

As soon as we left the hotel, we had an even more beautiful view of the ocean.

Due to the volcanic origin of the island, black sand lies on the beaches.

In addition to black sand, there are strong waves on the island, the ocean after all! Swimming is almost impossible, but it beats in waves so coolly, from the very first blow I was blown off the patch, and my bathing shorts immediately clogged with fine sand.

For the convenience of tourists in the city Puerto de la Cruz made complex Lago Martianez, which was opened in 2007. The complex is designed in such a way that it is as if you are relaxing next to the ocean, and not to the pool.

In this huge complex, the pools are filled with sea water(only 7 pools interconnected), there are islands, cafes work on the territory, you can take any sun lounger, take an umbrella and relax.

Tenerife isn't called for nothing "Island of Eternal Spring", because the air temperature here all year round stays at around 20-25 degrees, in winter, however, it is cooler. We were in Tenerife in early April, it seemed to be cool, the breeze was blowing, but you burn out instantly, which is not surprising at all - the island lies on the same latitude as the Sahara. You can instantly turn crimson, so always use sunscreen.

On canary islands more than 2 million people live, and there are almost a million people in Tenerife, so there are very few parking spaces, so people park bumper to bumper, and when parking they show such miracles of balancing act that you wonder.

And often come across such cute parking lots.

As it should be in tourist places, meet the artist.

The promenade continues.

And for some reason this part of the embankment reminded me of America in the early 20s, although I was not there.))

And this is how the inhabitants of the city decorate palm trees.

One of the beaches offers a view of, which is usually hidden in the clouds. This volcano is the highest point in Spain - 3718 m. You can climb the volcano along cable car, and the area around the mountain is a national park. By the way, thanks to the volcano, the island has a specific climate, the hot air that blows from Africa does not penetrate to the north, so the south of the island is drier and there is much less rain than in the north. At the same time, the volcano delays the clouds that come from the north of the Atlantic Ocean, so most of the rain falls in the north of the island.

And this is an ordinary small park and houses where local residents live.

In the city Puerto de la Cruz there are two large gardens: Jardin Botanico And Parque de la Sortija.

Jardin Botanico- This Botanical Garden with paid admission, the garden was founded by King Carlos III in 1788.

The garden grows 2500 flowers, trees and other plants brought from the tropics and subtropics.

I really liked the Calla flowers, which are correctly called Callas.

By the way, as it turned out, the garden is located in an elite area where there are such pretty houses.

The next park called Parque de la Sortija- wonderfully quiet cubby where locals run or just sit and chat on benches. When you enter the park, you immediately find yourself at the waterfall.

The park has a lily pond and a lot of different palm trees.

Then we come across various images of the Guanches, who were the indigenous population of the islands before the Europeans came here. The Guanches were engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding, wrote in petroglyphs and were exterminated in the 15th century

One of the main charms of the park is a beautiful view of the city and the ocean. True, it was raining and there was fog, so we could not enjoy the view ...

Many people say that the Canary Islands are boring, but they didn’t bother me at all, in addition, I was pleased with the large number of flowers and plants, as well as places for festivities.

Well, everything, the vacation is over, and we are flying home on the brand new Airbus A320 from Air Berlin, I hope someday we will visit the Canary Islands. And soon I will write a couple more stories about the Canary Islands.

Find the sea, beaches, parties and beautiful nature easy in Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife.

Once it was a small town founded in the 16th century, but after it began to be developed for tourism purposes, it turned into the second most important tourist center of Tenerife, second only to Las Americas, and the city also became the sixth largest.

Finding Puerto de la Cruz on the map is not difficult - look for Europe, then Spain, on the northern coast of about. Tenerife will be the desired object. The population is about 32 thousand people, and the area is about 9 square kilometers. They come here for beach holiday, although there are also enough cultural attractions.

Here you can easily find entertainment for every taste, in this warm city you can see beautiful gardens, unusual buildings, a Dragon tree and even penguins, the main thing is to know where to look for all this. You can come here all year round, because the tourist season lasts 12 months, only in some of them there is a decrease in the influx of tourists, but still there are always a lot of people here.

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Puerto de la Cruz - TOP 10 attractions in the city

Despite the wonderful sunny and warm weather in Puerto de la Cruz, tourists get tired of sunbathing on the beaches, swimming in pools or dining in restaurants, they leave the hotels in search of interesting sights. In Puerto de la Cruz there are Amazing places that will please everyone.

These include the Top 10 attractions of this town:

Loro Park. In 1972, this wonderful place appeared in Tenerife, which can steal the hearts of tourists. Loro Park is a popular zoo, dolphinarium, oceanarium, and garden. Here you can meet parrots, of which there are about 500. In large aquariums, you can find a variety of fish and even sharks. And the highlight of Loro Park is the performances. You should definitely look at the show not only of dolphins, but also killer whales. And if you are tired of summer, then look at the penguin show, for which snow is brought here to the hot Canary Islands. The place will be a great point on your vacation, people often come here with children, because what child does not like whales and killer whales.
Lago Martianez. Opened also in the 1970s, the entertainment complex was designed by César Manrique. Due to the fact that in the ocean are often observed big waves, it is inconvenient to swim there, unless you can try surfing. And the idea of this place was to create an area where people could just swim in the lakes and sunbathe on the beaches.
Several artificial reservoirs were created, with crystal clean water. Numerous exotic plants were planted, fine sand was brought in, and sun loungers were provided for convenience. The territory is huge - 33 thousand square kilometers, so there are also restaurants, cafes, bars and other places for entertainment.
Botanical Garden. It is easy to walk through the territory with an area of 20 thousand kilometers and see more than 4000 plant species in the Botanical Garden. This is one of the largest and most beautiful gardens in Tenerife.
It is believed that it was founded back in the 18th century with the aim of collecting exotic plants and transporting them to the mainland. Entrance to the garden is not expensive - up to five euros.
Charco Square. Every city should have a main square, in Puerto de la Cruz this is Charco Square, where you can find a variety of entertainment.
There is a lot of greenery, flowers, a fountain. This is not our typical deserted area, people come here in droves for different purposes. Not far from this place you can find shops, cafes, and clubs, so friends often meet here. There are no cultural monuments on the square, so it looks more like a public garden.
Bollullo beach. You can see the black sand beach not only in. Getting to it is not so easy, but these landscapes will amaze you.
If you're lucky, the beach will turn out to be deserted, the waves will break on the rocks - that's when you will understand all the amazing beauty of Bollullo. Not far from the beach you can find a cafe with reasonable prices and a toilet. Swimming here is rare, as the waves are raging almost constantly.
Taoro Park. Locals like to walk here, but there are also quite a few tourists here. The park itself is not big, but you can climb higher, from where you can see the whole city. There are a lot of people here, but it's worth the walk.
Of the beauties here you can see waterfalls - they are not natural, but they look very good. Don't be lazy and visit this mountainside park.
Jardin de Orquideas de Sitio Liter. This is another small park with many flowers and trees. It's nice to sit here and enjoy nature.
The main attraction of the park is the Dragon Tree - a tall, ancient tree with an unusual red resin. Tourists crowd around it, trying to photograph every leaf. Many people say that the tree has nothing special, and it is a waste of time to go to see only it. But at the same time, a traveler who has not yet encountered such nature definitely needs to visit the park, it will not take much time and effort, but you can see a beautiful and clean park.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora dela Peña de France. One of the few cultural attractions. This cathedral is located in the center of the city, has beautiful architecture.
It will not impress you with stucco or mosaics, but it is the simplicity that adorns the cathedral. Near it there is a small square where you can sit and look at the flowers and bushes, and you can also admire the fountain.
Historico Muelle Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz. This place is suitable for those who love the sea and everything connected with it.
Here you can taste fresh fish, walk along the pier or along the promenade, admire the ocean. Vessels constantly come to the port, so you can admire them.
Puerto Street Art. Street Art in Puerto can be considered as a separate attraction. Here you can find drawings by different artists. Images are located on many houses, but you have to look for them.
There are many murals in the city center, but amazing pictures can be found in small streets. All compositions are bright and colorful, you can take many unusual photos as a keepsake.

You can explore the city for several weeks, there is something to enjoy, there are many attractions, although the most important are Loro Park, the Botanical Garden and Lago Martianez, it is because of these places that it is worth coming here. And don't forget to check out All Saints Church, an Anglican church in Puerto de la Cruz, an example of Victorian architecture.

The best beaches of Puerto de la Cruz

Tenerife is famous for its beaches, specifically in Puerto de la Cruz (Spain) you can find several good ones:

Playa Martianez. Wild and sparsely populated beach, there are no sunbeds, showers, but here you can retire with nature. The waves are big, so it’s better not to go into the water, but to admire from the shore;
Playa de San Telmo. This beach already has some amenities, there are more people here, although they are not crowded. There are waves, but not so big, so you can swim, but it’s better not to go far;
Jardin beach. Beautiful classic beach. You can rent a sun lounger or an umbrella. You can swim, the waves are not so big, the beach itself is clean, people do not interfere;
But the artificial beach is considered the best - Lago Martianez. The ponds are man-made, but now they look very natural. Several lakes of various sizes are located in this complex. Here you can have a great time, there are some entertainments, besides, even children can swim, because there are no waves.

You can find different beaches in the city, they can be wild, where you have to get on foot, or they can be equipped specifically for tourists, you choose. It is better to visit several beaches, see what you like best.

Where to stay for tourists - hotels in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

The city has long been tourist center in Tenerife, so housing problems should not arise. Here you can find simpler places, or you can choose a luxury hotel. On average, prices per night start from 2000 rubles.

The best hotels are:

Catalonia Las Vegas. Standart room will cost 5500 rubles per night;
Sol Costa Atlantis. Prices depend on the season, but basically it is 6000-7000 rubles;
Marquesa Hotel. A good option for 3000 rubles;
Hotel Tenerife Ving. Another a budget option, prices are about 2000-3000 rubles for a good room;
Hotel Perla Tenerife. The cost is 3500 rubles.

You can search for hotels for several hours, always carefully study reviews from tourists and choose the best option. In the low season, you can find housing in the city for a penny. Often hotels make small discounts that will help save a few rubles.

Take into account: many hotels have access to own beach, but it is better to choose a place where there is a pool, because not all beaches are suitable for swimming because of the waves.

It is better to look for accommodation in advance, because there are many tourists here, everyone wants to find a good deal. There are no hostels in the city at all, and there are also few guest houses. Apartments are popular, their prices start from 3-4 thousand rubles.

At the same time, there are not so many five-star hotels here either. The best are:

Hotel Botanico y Oriental Spa Garden;
Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey;
Red Level for Families at Gran Melia Tenerife;
The Ritz-Carlton;
Royal Garden Villas.

But remember that many of these luxury hotels or villas are located outside the city, about 20-40 kilometers. This is convenient if you are only interested in a rich beach holiday, but if you want to see the sights or go shopping in Puerto de la Cruz, then this choice is not for you.

When you choose a hotel for yourself, do not be like inexperienced tourists who enter the wrong name "tenerife puerto de la cruz" or even "porto de la cruz" into the search engine - a smart string, of course, will send you to Right place, but if you are already going there - why not learn this beautiful name: Puerto de la Cruz is the island of Tenerife. Sounds like music, right?

Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife - beautiful photos of the resort

The city of Puerto de la Cruz is a nice and cozy resort where you can find a lot of interesting places. Exotic lovers can safely go to explore the gardens and parks of the city or go to a wild beach. Rest is also possible for couples, because there is a lot of entertainment where you can go even with a child. Loro Park or Lago Martianes are places where children will be comfortable and have fun.

Although not all beaches are equipped for swimming, beach lovers will not be bored here. It's easy to find your beach where it will be the purest water and hot sand. The waves are not big everywhere, it is really possible to find a suitable place for swimming. But surfers will definitely like it here, because it is here that many fans come to tame the wave, and the right atmosphere will help even beginners get on the board.

Nature is a separate attraction of the city. Parks, gardens, squares. Mountains and rocks are what will take your heart for a long time. And if all this does not work, go to the black sand beach, it will not leave anyone indifferent.

Many places are easier to get to by car, as public transport will not take you to the bus stop " Wild beach". Moreover, most likely, then you will have to walk several kilometers. Such a holiday is suitable for activists and young people.

There is a lot to see in the city itself, so feel free to go for a walk. Here it is easy to find a building decorated with street art, or find a street full of flowers. The locals themselves are very fond of getting out into the street and strolling around their city.

- the largest of the archipelago of the Canary Islands was and remains the oldest resort of Puerto de la Cruz.

History of the resort

It is located in the Orotava Valley in the north of the island, 25 km from Los Rodeos Airport and 37 km from the capital of Tenerife - Santa Cruz. Rich and varied vegetable world with evergreen forests (monteverde), extensive banana plantations outside the city due to the influence of the trade winds, which maintain the humid climate of the resort.

Here life passes at its unhurried pace. It seems that elderly seniors, playing dominoes in the shade of numerous palm trees brought from Cuba, office workers rushing to work, children playing on playgrounds, do not notice the numerous tourists at all.

Puerto de la Cruz began its existence in the 16th century as the port of the community of La Orotava. Soon a square and a church were built in the port, but Puerto de la Cruz remained an inconspicuous fishing village until the eruptions of the Teide volcano - the most high point throughout Spain, the main port of the island of Garachico was not destroyed in 1706.

Thus, Puerto (as the inhabitants call it for short) became the most important port of the island. The settlement grew and soon became an important trade center for wine, the production of which was facilitated by fruitful vineyards.

At the end of the 19th century, a city with full municipal autonomy fell into the field of view of moneybags from Foggy Albion, who chose Puerto as a place to relax.

Healthy ocean air and mild climate increasingly attracted guests, for whose accommodation the first Grand Hotel Taoro was built and the old mansions Monopol and Marquesa were redesigned into hotels. After the development of the island of the sunny south by the government in the 80s of the XX century, numerous tourists rushed there, and the city became the second most important.

Resort attractions

It is definitely worth getting into the city, since its embankment is a favorite place for itinerant musicians, artists who bring culture to the masses, and street vendors of contraband goods, it has been and remains a place for a pleasant walk for couples in love and families with children.

If you need freshly caught seafood and fish, then you can go shopping in the morning at the local fishing port (near Portovaya Street - calle de la Marina) or do it even easier - at the nearest supermarket. There is also a decent assortment of dairy products and cheeses.

Please note that the stores have a poor selection of cereals. To buy buckwheat - you still need to look. The same is true for loose leaf black tea. Almost a deficit, who would have thought? Of course, the choice in bags is good, but sometimes you want to drink natural tea as well.

And about the dishes of the local Canarian cuisine, where meat and seafood predominate, we tell.

Such sights of the city as the botanical garden, "Loro Park" or parrot park, central square city "Plaza del Charco", Archaeological Museum, the Anglican Church of All Saints and "Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia", etc. are always attractive not only for old English people, but also for tourists of all ages.

The beaches of Puerto de la Cruz

The Atlantic Ocean in the north of the island is no longer controlled, and swimming in it is often dangerous due to huge waves. There are 2 beaches in the resort that deserve attention.

Playa Martianez

The natural beach in the eastern part of the city is covered with black volcanic sand. Its length is 350 m, width - 25 m.

It is not protected from the waves in any way, so it is not suitable for swimming, but for surfers it is just a paradise and can compete with the small resort of the south of Tenerife, the Mecca of windsurfers and kitesurfers.

Near this beach, a complex of artificial lakes Lago Martianez filled with ocean water and islands of volcanic lava has become an excellent alternative to swimming in the unpredictable ocean. The complex is the creation of the architect and artist Caesar Manrique, according to whose project the unique lakes in 1977.

An artificial lake with an area of 15,000 square meters with fountains occupies almost half of the entire complex. Small pools are for children. Lago Martianez, decorated with numerous palm trees, installations and sculptures by the architect, is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00, but you can only enter until 17:00.

A ticket for one adult will cost 3.5 €,
for children aged 4 to 10 years - 0.5 €.
Discounts are available for 2-4 week passes.

Playa Jardin

The spacious beach, surrounded by palm groves, is located in the western part of the resort and is covered with dark volcanic sand.

Architect Cesar Manrique completed the beach by 1993, using 4,000 concrete breakwater blocks and 230,000 volcanic sand.

Its length with the division of rocks into three sections is 700 m, width is 50 m. Next to it is a botanical garden, from which the beach got its name.

Puerto de la Cruz Hotels

Not protected from bad weather, cloudiness and frequent precipitation, Puerto is not so attractive for bigwigs hotel business who prefer to build hotels in the southern part of the island, where the air temperature is several degrees higher.

By months, we tell in this review - it should definitely be taken into account when planning a vacation.

Therefore, there are not many hotels in the city, among which these deserve attention.

BOTANICO 5* GL&SPA

The hotel has 5 bars, 2 swimming pools with sea and fresh water, a luxurious SPA center and a playground.

A distinctive feature of the hotel is that the hotel staff asks guests after 20:00 not to visit bars and restaurants in shorts.

Also, to visit the restaurant of oriental cuisine, the necessary evening dress code. There is live music in the lobby in the evenings.

A free shuttle bus runs between the hotel and the city center on weekdays.

SEMIRAMIS 5*

The hotel consists of 17 floors and is located on the ocean, but there is no beach near the hotel. All standard double rooms and 2 suites have a sea view. Right in the rocky shore there is a swimming pool with ocean water. In addition to it, there are 2 more swimming pools with fresh water and heating. Distance to the city center - 1.5 km, to the nearest beach Playa Martianez - 1.3 km.

BAHIA PRINCIPE SAN FELIPE 4*

One multi-storey tower building with 260 rooms is located 200 meters from the beach of Playa Martianez, next to the shopping center and the complex of artificial lakes Lago Martianez.
The hotel has three swimming pools, two of which are heated in winter time years, three bars, shop, hairdresser.

The view from the windows is amazing: some rooms overlook the Atlantic Ocean, while others overlook the Teide volcano, which is the symbol of Tenerife and is even depicted on its coat of arms.

H10 TENERIFE PLAYA 4*

The hotel, like the previous one, is located near shopping center and Lago Martianez, 50 m from the beach. The hotel has 2 swimming pools and solariums on its rooftops.

MELIA PUERTO DE LA CRUZ 4*

The hotel building, located 1 km from Playa Martianez beach, was built back in 1973, and its reconstruction was completed by 1998.

On its territory, immersed in greenery, there are 2 swimming pools for adults and 1 for children. In the evening, in addition to watching the show, you can walk to the center or the botanical garden in just 10 minutes.

It is worth mentioning such "fours" as a cozy hotel with a green area SOL PARQUE SAN ANTONIO 4 *, located near Taoro Park, 2 km from the ocean, and the eight-story SOL PUERTO PLAYA 4 *, which deserves special attention, because it is located 200 m from the Playa Jardin beach and only 500 m from the commercial and historical center cities.

These hotels are also great options.

CASABLANCA CLUB 3 KEYS

The hotel has been awarded the high RCI Golden Crown status for high quality serving guests.

The five-story hotel buildings, decorated in traditional Canarian style, are located in the central part of Puerto.

1 large swimming pool with children's section, gym, restaurant and bar are at the disposal of guests who can stay in one-room studios, apartments with one or more bedrooms and penthouses.

Each room has an equipped kitchen, balcony or terrace. The hotel also hosts daily animation and evening shows.

MELIA LA PAZ 2 keys

The hotel has been operating since 1996 and is an excellent budget option.
Located 1 km from the ocean, but only 100 m from the botanical garden and a 2-minute walk from the supermarket.

You can walk to the city center in just 10 minutes or use free bus, regularly plying between the hotel and the center.

City of Puerto de la Cruz in Spain

Puerto de la Cruz - wonderful city, one of the most popular resorts in the north of Tenerife. Included in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The area of the city is about 9 square kilometers, the height is 4 meters above sea level. Now about 35 thousand people live in Puerto de la Cruz, but during tourist season this figure increases significantly. If you're wondering what the weather can be like in Puerto de la Cruz, then check out our dedicated section. In general, it is slightly cooler here than in the south, and more humid. In this regard, there are many more interesting plants, including ancient ones.

Hotels in Puerto de la Cruz

If you need an inexpensive hotel in Puerto de la Cruz, then pay attention to the apartments, there are very good ones, including those with heated pools, which is important in winter. Fans of luxury options can look at already proven ones. One of the best hotels Puerto de la Cruz - Botanico 5 *, on the second line, but not far from the beach. Guests are satisfied with everything: location, food, service. A simpler option (three stars) is Miramar 3 *, on the third line (this is absolutely normal for Tenerife, there are almost no hotels right on the coast). It also gets great reviews. Also among the hotels in Puerto de la Cruz, you can consider Catalonia Las Vegas 4 * (here it is just on the beach), Turquesa Playa 4 * (also on the beach, apartments) and H10 Tenerife Playa 4 * (also on the first line, why many people choose it, evaluating the location).

Of the cheap hotels in Puerto de la Cruz, I especially like tourists Hotel Sun Holidays, 4 Dreams Hotel Chimisay, Hotel Monopol and Hotel Don Candido are among the most profitable. Remember that the city is built on uneven terrain, so the farther from the ocean, the higher. Keep this in mind when choosing a place to stay, especially if you find it hard to constantly go up and down.

Transportation in Puerto de la Cruz

Puerto de la Cruz - Big City by the standards of the island of Tenerife, so there are both urban and intercity buses. We bring brief information about routes if you need detailed information please ask questions in the comments.

101. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It also takes you to La Laguna, La Victoria and several other towns. The bus runs from early morning to evening - quite often.
102. Allows you to get from the capital - Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Puerto de la Cruz through the North Airport. The bus runs around the clock, not too often, but not too infrequently.
102. Transport from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Puerto de la Cruz is also express. Walks from early morning to evening, with an average frequency.
325. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Los Gigantes via Icod de los Vinos. Walks from morning until late at night, quite rarely.
339. From Puerto de la Cruz to Realejo Alto (circular). Through Las Arenas - at 21.30 and 23.30, through Las Dehesas - at 22.30 and 0.40.
343. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Los Cristianos - via both airports. Walks from morning to evening with an average frequency.
345. Transport Puerto de la Cruz - La Caldera de la Orotava. From morning to evening, with an average frequency.
348. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Cañadas del Teide. The only way to get to the wonderful views from the Teide public transport. From Puerto de la Cruz leaves at 9.15, from the volcano - at 16.00.
350. Transport from Puerto de la Cruz to La Orotava, runs from early morning to late evening, average.
352. Bus to La Orotava and Los Realejos, from early morning until late evening.
353. Allows you to get to La Orotava, Realejo Bajo, Realejo Alto. From early morning to late evening.
354. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Icod de los Vinos, from early morning until evening, not too rare, via San José, La Guancha, El Pinalete.
363. Transport to Buenavista via Icod de los Vinos, from early morning until evening.
382 - city bus in Puerto de la Cruz, runs quite rarely between Reyes Catolicos Square and the San Antonio area, including through the city market.
383. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to La Bera via Las Arenas. It departs only a few times a day - in the morning and at lunchtime.
390. Puerto de la Cruz - Realejo Alto through La Montagna. Not too often, not too busy.
391. Bus from Puerto de la Cruz to Realejo Alto via San Augustin. It runs only on weekdays, several flights a day.

You can buy a regular ticket or a round-trip ticket (for short trips, 10 percent discount). Cards are also sold, which make it cheaper to travel, but they are 15 and 25 euros.

On average, a bus ride in Puerto de la Cruz will cost about 1.5 euros, up to north airport- at almost 5, until South Airport- somewhere in 14 euros, to Costa Adeje - 15. It is much cheaper on cards. The road from Puerto de la Cruz to Santa Cruz de Tenerife costs about 5–6 euros.

Puerto de la Cruz on the map of Tenerife

Puerto de la Cruz map

Puerto de la Cruz weather

Weather in Puerto de la Cruz for the past years is presented in the material "Weather in Tenerife by months".

Sightseeing in Puerto de la Cruz: things to see

Puerto de la Cruz is a wonderful city where there is always something to do.

Firstly, among the attractions of Puerto de la Cruz - Old city. There are buildings built several centuries ago. The second attraction of Puerto de la Cruz is Loro Park. People come here from all over the island. Next - the botanical garden, and the entrance to it is free.

Among the attractions in Puerto de la Cruz is Lago Martianez, a complex of artificial lakes, suitable for those who want to swim even during strong waves, but are not ready to risk diving into the ocean. Entrance fee, but the territory is very comfortable.

You can read more about the sights in Tenerife in the next material, but for now - a little about the city itself. Puerto de la Cruz is built in "levels", i.e. to get to the top of it, you have to climb significantly. There is a promenade along the ocean. There are many cafes and tourist entertainment, souvenir shops, tour agencies. There are also many hotels here. However, it is worth moving away from the promenade and the tourist orientation of the city ceases to be so felt. Puerto de la Cruz is great for those who like to look at the life of the locals, but they will not refuse the tourist infrastructure either.

The beaches of Puerto de la Cruz

And, of course, one of the main aspects tourist city are its beaches. We will describe them in order. Imagine that you are looking at a map of the island, from west to east there are 5 beaches - large and small.

The westernmost is called Punta Brava (Playa de Punta Brava). Some consider it part of Hardin Beach, some consider it separate. Beautiful black sand, convenient entrance, equipped beach: there is a rescue post, rental of sunbeds and umbrellas, shower, toilet, cafe. The beach is approximately 220 by 50 meters, is popular, admission is free.

Playa Jardin is one of the most famous beaches in Puerto de la Cruz. It is well equipped, designed by an artist, so it is also very beautiful. Near the beach there is a beautiful promenade-garden, a waterfall, fish restaurants. The waves are quite strong, so surfers have fun here. Quite a few hotels have also been built around this beach, it itself is 400 by 80 meters in size, also with a shower, toilet, rental of umbrellas and sunbeds.

Playa de Puerto is not an ordinary beach. Rather, it is an old fishing harbor, usually no one swims here, the water does not seem clean and comfortable, the entrance is also not the most convenient. The beach is not equipped, the length is about 15 meters.

The fourth beach in Puerto de la Cruz - Playa San Telmo - is also a beach in the harbor, there are no strong waves due to the stone protection. The entrance is not very convenient, many climb from the stairs, but no winds are terrible. This is a kind of alternative to the "pontoon entrance" in popular hotels. The beach is small, not equipped, but all the infrastructure is nearby.

And the last, easternmost beach of Puerto de la Cruz is Playa de Martianes. Playa de Martianez is large and comfortable. Sometimes there are too strong waves, but the rest of the time it is quite suitable for both regular swimming and surfing. By the way, you can admire the incredible stunts performed by experienced athletes. Dimensions - about 40 by 400 m. There is equipment rental on the beach.